HR People Business Partner

Since opening our first hotel in 1996, we have continued growing sustainably and have a total of 8 city-centre hotels, a Head office and our very own laundry, spread across the UK. We have recently expanded into the rural market opening 2 hotels in Scotland.

It is our intention and ambition to continue our growth and expansion, whilst always seeking diversification opportunities that will further support and enhance our hotel service delivery and maximise shareholder returns. We are currently looking for someone who will bring their unique experiences to the delivery of our strategic objectives, supporting business needs in transforming the way we deliver excellence in service, optimising customer satisfaction and generating profit growth.

Reporting to The Head of People Operations and Projects, this role forms part of our wider People & Culture team. This position is ideally based within a one-hour commute of North London, working between our south hotels. You will be required to travel to our other UK properties to support onsite People and Culture activities.?

Role specification

As a People Business Partner, youll collaborate closely with our Operational teams and Head Office business leaders. Your role will be to provide proactive and pragmatic advice on various people management activities, aligning with our strategic aims and objectives. By championing our culture of Be Yourself Here, youll enhance our people experience and contribute to Apexs success.?

• Strategic Partnership: Build strong relationships with senior leadership teams, understanding business challenges and providing commercially focused advice. Offer short, medium, and long-term solutions to meet business needs.?
• Coaching and Development: Actively train and coach managers in people leadership, boosting confidence in applying people-focused policies and processes.?
• Employee Relations: Provide timely and effective management of ER related activities.???
• Acquisition and Transformation Support: Develop and execute plans aligned with organisational objectives, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.?
• Policy and Process Maintenance: Keep people policies, guidelines, and SOPs up to date, reinforcing a positive people experience.?
• Data-Driven Solutions: Analyse insights and translate data into evidence-based people solutions.?
• Project Management: Undertake projects related to change processes, people policies, communication initiatives, well-being, diversity and inclusion, and engagement.?

About you?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has solid understanding of stakeholder management, employee relations, engagement, well-being, D&I, employment legislation, and people policies. Along with:??

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent)?
• Previous HR function experience, applying HR practices pragmatically and efficiently.?
• Expertise in employee relations and people-based issues, understanding the strategic role of HR.?
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with a varied workload.?
• Strong numeracy, problem-solving and data analysis skills to drive actionable insights.

Why join Apex Hotels??

Were an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! You'll work with great people, develop new networks and skills, and of course youll also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:??

• 30 days holiday
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools.?
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme?
• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.?

Following your first successful 3 months, youll also receive

• Critical Illness & Life Assurance cover?
• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.?
• Involvement in our employee of the quarter and annual recognition schemes?
• Long service recognition?
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two?
• 50% discount in our restaurants?and discounted room rates for employees, friends, & family?
• Cycle to Work Scheme?
• Spa treatments and product discounts

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